Akarua was founded in Bannockburn, Central Otago in 1995 by South Island businessman and former Mayor of Dunedin Sir Clifford…

Spring has been around for a few weeks but Labour Weekend is the time food and beverage businesses shake off…

Seifried Estate Family Winemakers are among the early pioneers of the modern winemaking era in Nelson, and indeed, New Zealand.…

A few weeks ago Ursula Schwarzenbach asked me if I would like to visit them to taste their 2020 vintage…

There is a worldwide trend in grape growing and winemaking, where very few or no chemicals are used in the…

It has taken a while but the first 2020 vintage new release wine crossed my desk, and my tongue soon…

In keeping with my responsible drinking mantra of ‘drink less but drink better’ I have been enjoying the occasional quality…

Covid-19 restrictions have impacted the entire country, no single person or business has been unaffected during the last few months,…